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2002 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,831 mi
Last recorded98,831 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 XML
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2016 98,831 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer & backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 96,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,731 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,625 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 91,573 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant/antifreeze leak on engine

exhaust corroding

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake discs corroding

front tyres feathering on edges

fuel filter corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r outer rear subframe mounting bushes worn and deteriorating

o/s/r tyre has deep cut in outer edge

oil leak on engine

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,391 miles

exhaust corroding

front and rear number plates deteriorating

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Fail 28 Sep 2010 80,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake discs badly corroded on inner areas

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

ancillary drive belt grooves show splits.

bonnet saftey release system shows stiffness.

evidence of coolant staining.

front service brakes show run-out/judder.

front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

near side front screen washer jet requires adjustment/unblocking.

near side front tyre tread worn low and shows splits.

near side front, near side rear and off side rear suspension strut top mounts show slight play.

near side rear tyre tread worn low/uneven and shows splits.

off side front tyre tread worn low.

off side rear tyre outer side wall shows damage, with splits at the tread.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 59,536 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

auxillary drive belt grooves are split.

off and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,231 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 39,021 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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EY52 XML is a 2002 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 65,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY52 XML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EY52 XML is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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